Habitat For Humanity of Nassau County, along with the Disability Opportunity Fund, began building a home in Mineola nearly one year ago for the Clarkin family — currently comprised of 12 bilogical siblings, seven of whom are developmentally disabled.
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By Jackie Nash
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5/1/12
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On Feb. 14, five West Hempstead High School students — including Chris McAvoy, Steven Trezza, Alex Sabella, Jordan Bak, and Maria Zambuto — presented their work at the 2012 Long Island Science …
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4/4/12
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The Oxford Dictionary defines bullying as “the use of a superior strength or influence to intimidate someone.” When thinking of a bully, automatically one paints a picture of a hefty boy with spiky hair, holding a smaller kid against a locker. On television, the cafeteria in a high school rings while a bully is heard saying, “Give me your lunch money,” or, “Buy me lunch!”
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By Ummul Baneen Mohamedali
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3/28/12
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In its fourth annual volleyball fundraising competition, the West Hempstead Education Association sold 500 tickets, collected hundreds of donated raffle items from members of the West Hempstead …
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3/7/12
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Three top Nassau County Police Department commanding officers were indicted on March 1 for misconduct and conspiracy after they attempted to cover up a crime allegedly committed by the son of an influential South Shore accountant with deep ties to the department, Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice said last Thursday.
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By AARON AXELSON, SCOTT BRINTON
and DEIRDRE KRASULA, aaxelson@liherald.com
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3/1/12
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Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice was expected to indict three top-ranking Nassau County Police Department officers on Thursday stemming from the alleged mishandling of a burglary investigation at Kennedy High School in Bellmore in 2009.
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3/1/12
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Twelve local bowlers are set to compete at the state bowling competition in Elmira, scheduled for March 4, following the Nassau County High School Singles Tournament, hosted by Garden City Bowl on Feb. 11.
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By Jackie Nash
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2/23/12
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The New York Chapter of the National Association of Water Companies recently announced a scholarship program for high school seniors interested in pursuing a career in the water utility industry or …
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2/22/12
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Jason Steiner has the makings of a fine soldier: He’s a well-spoken, confident and, by all accounts, strong-willed young man. Just 18, the West Hempstead High School senior already has the …
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Lee Landor
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2/22/12
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Lakeview resident and chef Nilka Hendricks, who was a contestant on “Hell’s Kitchen,” the Fox reality television cooking competition, visited Hempstead High School to teach students …
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2/15/12
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